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Originally Posted by Tvflguy
A “problem”??? Yikes these are very serious issues. BTW I am a proponent of EVs - just don’t force them down our throats. It should be a choice. I believe that EVs will become the majority of vehicles at some time in the next decade or so. But do not feel that those who do not move are Against that technology. But it must make financial sense for consumers. For us not yet. Period.
BTW just heard that the new Bill signed will provide EV buyers earning up to $250,000/ yr to get the $7500 tax credit. OMG.
BTW if we do go EV I would go to a plug in hybrid. Best of both worlds IMO. Most have EV/electric range at about 50 miles which would be perfect for us. That coupled with the gas engine would get a 400+ mile range and stop for gas on long trips. And or plug it in to get the Electric range too. The Hyundai Tucson is rated very highly and tops in the tech. Just sayin’
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Fire were a problem with a few, so they replaced them all - yes, just a problem. Not to many years ago Ford and GM both had problems with gas tanks exploding when you got hit. Not one stopped buying ICE at that time. And as I said, fire per mile driven were much lower in EV than ICE.
I really don't understand the constant use of the word "force" when all that is happening is various economic incentives are being provided to ENCOURAGE people to move to EVs - make them more affordable (I think that was one of your criteria.)
GM has announced their new battery pack will have a range of (I think) 450 miles. I am passing on the hybrid, it WAS a good alternative. I do not think we will be replacing either of our cars within the next 2 to 5 years, but when we do replace it/them we will be going EV. 99.9% of our driving is within 200 miles - so, todays models will reach there, where we can eat, charge and drive back.